Our favorite animals as our favorite musicians! New jazzimals every week. Art by Abel CharrowTumblr (3.0; @crocodilesdavis)http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5f95c220eb8983885e0f5b3b0c7ec689/tumblr_mk12wcQkwa1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Etta Blue-Jaymes</strong></p> <p>(Etta James - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtHPPrzyfEA" target="_blank"><em>Only Time Will Tell</em></a>)</p> <p>I’ve been drawing Jazzimals for a year now, and this is my 52nd drawing.  52 weeks, 52 Jazzimals.  I hope you all have enjoyed them as much as I have enjoyed making them.</p> <p>-AMC</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/45934449549http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/45934449549Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:43:24 -0700etta jamesetta blue-jaymesbirdsblue jayblue jaysornithologywater colorpaintingartfan artCartoonsone yearjazzjazzimalsmusiciansmusic<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/59cde5bc816166d55fdec7600f912cf1/tumblr_mjx3f1avXn1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Shark Blakey</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>(Art Blakey - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOc_EwdE7Kk" target="_blank">1965 drum solo</a>)</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/45763444995http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/45763444995Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:04:13 -0700artart blakeysharkshark blakeyjazzjazzimalswater colorfan artfunnypunsdrumsanimalsseamusicComics<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f4b73ed130b12019e32c01921158b290/tumblr_mjhfjhssjo1qd10kko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Herb Albatross & the Seajuana Bass</strong></p> <p>(Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass - <em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vp6CsgncKw" target="_blank">A Taste of Honey</a></em>)</p> <p>I forget most of the suggestions for jazzimals I get from friends, and of those I remember, I usually forget who gave them to me (sorry friends). This one is the exception.  Special credit goes to Jacob Reed of <a href="http://beforeyouwerefunny.com/" target="_blank">Before You Were Funny</a> for coming up with the most complex jazzimals yet.  I laugh every time I say it.  </p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/45094733408http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/45094733408Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:07:20 -0700herb albatrossherb alpert and the tijuana brassherb alpertalbatrossbirdsseaseajuana basstijuana brassbrassartfan artwater colorjazzjazzimalspopmariachibig bandpunsmusicfishbasssea bass<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/861ba8ea04b0e8315de1d09a9ac99608/tumblr_mjfovswPPP1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Cat Calloway</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>(<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D44pyeEvhcQ" target="_blank">Cab Calloway - <em>Reefer Man - </em>an amazing clip</a>)</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/45008947715http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/45008947715Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:31:04 -0800cab callowaycatcat callowayreeferreefer manjazzjazzimalsartfan artwater colorComicsfunnypunscatsmusic<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/84f97b35fcdecdcf2cce2f80c476f0c3/tumblr_miyyhjKs351ru1dd3o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Manta Ray Charles</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>(Ray Charles - <em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAjeSS3kktA" target="_blank">What’d I Say</a> </em>(the most played song on my iPod))</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/44280644695http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/44280644695Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:39:00 -0800ray charlesraymanta rayanimalssea lifeartwater colorsunglassesjazzjazzimalsmusicfan artfunnypuns<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9cc1aeadadaa27e5f97e266de4300696/tumblr_miynkf9JIv1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Scockatoo Joplin</strong></p> <p><strong>(</strong>Scott Joplin - <em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOwachalNNw" target="_blank">Solace</a>)</em></p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/44265298756http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/44265298756Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:43:27 -0800scott joplinscockatoo joplinartfan artjazzrag timeragcockatoobirdsanimalsjazzimalsmusicwater colorfunnypictures<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f576452f8ae838b73a442e3fb6aaf7bd/tumblr_mhrokcpFrI1qd10kko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Carmen McRaven</strong></p> <p><strong>(<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzikLnYqZ7c" target="_blank">Carmen McRae - <em>By Myself</em></a>)</strong></p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/42377710997http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/42377710997Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:49:07 -0800jazzanimalsjazzimalsbirdsravensravenblack birdcarmen mcraecarmen mcravenfan artartwater colormusic<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0f694cd808c4864e40a7580f43e8ad03/tumblr_mhmoiir5Cl1qd10kko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Gary Peacock</strong></p> <p>(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx5gjOdh3Po" target="_blank">Gary Peacock performs with Keith Jarrett & Jack DeJohnette</a>)<strong><br/></strong></p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/42162726856http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/42162726856Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:59:56 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/29161bc1b436896156fa34c935028981/tumblr_mhltzsImih1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Herbie Hancockerel</strong></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcjkA5ZAWQo" target="_blank">Herbie Hancock & Headhunters - <em>Chameleon</em></a>)</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/42113642804http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/42113642804Sat, 02 Feb 2013 09:59:00 -0800Herbie Hancockjazzjazzimalsfunnyroostercockcockerelthe headhunterschameleonartwater colorherbie hancockerelfan artanimals<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/46e7ec329ce9a98aa1a90d6a0e085d3b/tumblr_mhj2yeYl8i1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Ar-toro Sandoval</strong></p> <p>(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1nOfbQ_GwU" target="_blank">Arturo Sandoval - <em>There Will Never Be Another You</em></a>)</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/42007251032http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/42007251032Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:20:38 -0800ar-toro sandovaltorobullanimalsarturo sandovaljazzimalsjazztrumpetfan artwater colormusicartpuns<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/645bfa6fdc6bc68351b03a0bfa457d42/tumblr_mhh7jkYVrJ1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>BAT METHENY</strong></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI93SZwfL5M" target="_blank">Pat Metheny on BBC’s <em>Whistle Test</em></a>)</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/41929560551http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/41929560551Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:04:32 -0800batbatsanimalsjazzimalsjazzmusicartfan artwater colorpat methenybat methenyguitarpunsfunnycomics<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mekkftQY2j1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Take as many as you need, Mr. Bruinbeck.</p> <p>Dave Brubeck 12.6.1920-12.5.2012</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/37269256161http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/37269256161Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:55:00 -0800Dave Brubeckdave bruinbeckRIPjazzimalsfan artin memoriamjazzmusicartanimalsbruin<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdnfebAddi1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>SATCHMOOSE</strong></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPP4jrarsYU" target="_blank">Louis Armstrong - </a><em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPP4jrarsYU" target="_blank">Now You Has Jazz</a></em>)</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/35931156214http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/35931156214Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:25:22 -0800satchmosatchmoosemooseeven toed ungulatejazzjazzimalsanimalsartcartoonsdrawingfunnymusicfan artwater color<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb6ipbOj6I1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Duke Morray Eellington</strong></p> <p><br/>(Duke Ellington - <em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCQfTNOC5aE" target="_blank">In a Sentimental Mood</a></em>)</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/32617157429http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/32617157429Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:10:00 -0700duke ellingtonpianoclassicsmorray eelseelduke morray eelingtonjazzjazzimalsfan artartwater colorpuns<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma9e3bSeuT1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Gnat King Cole</strong></p> <p>(Nat King Cole - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCYApJtsyd0" target="_blank">Rout 66</a>)</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/31424384503http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/31424384503Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:49:58 -0700jazzartwater colornat king colegnatinsectsgnat king colepunsjazzimalsfan artroute 66<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m90x6g1m5t1qd10kko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p><strong>Scatman Crocelot </strong></p> <p>(Scatman Crothers - <em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSzbG7k1KIY" target="_blank">Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat</a></em>)</p> </blockquote>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/29785429992http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/29785429992Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:33:25 -0700scatmanscatman crothersscatman crocelotocelotbig catscatsanimalsjazzimalsjazzfan artartwater colordrawingmusicdisneyaristocats<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8kak59HTQ1ru1dd3o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.ogmog.com/2012/08/crocodiles-davis/" target="_blank">Hey, thanks for the stellar write-up, Ogmog Creative! (link)</a></p> <p>I dig what y’all do, too, so this article means a lot coming from you.</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/29153069205http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/29153069205Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:00:00 -0700linkogmogfriendspress<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7r46wvSZC1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Charlie Larker</p> <p>(Charlie “Bird” Parker - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clp9AeBdgL0" target="_blank">Hot House, with Dizzy Gillespie</a>)</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/28034946909http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/28034946909Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:52:07 -0700birdcharlie parkercharlie larkerlarkbirdsyardbirdjazzjazzimalartjazzimalsfan artwater colorpuns<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7j66hSQ441ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Lamb Cooke </strong></p> <p>(Sam Cooke - <em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFG8Zhxo0ug&feature=relmfu" target="_blank">Bring it on Home to Me</a> - live</em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFG8Zhxo0ug&feature=relmfu" target="_blank"></a>)</p> <p>He might not be jazz, but he’s the man who invented soul, and my absolute favorite artist, so I’m making an exception.</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/27719757624http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/27719757624Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:54:17 -0700lambsheepsam cookemr. soullamb cookejazzimalsmusicfan artthe bestsoulanimalsthe man who invented soul<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m788a6boDo1ru1dd3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Ed Pigpen</strong></p> <p>(Ed Thigpen - <em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8isxEnhfNSI" target="_blank">Tito</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8isxEnhfNSI" target="_blank">ro </a></em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8isxEnhfNSI" target="_blank">(amazing solo at 2:18)</a>)</p>http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/27292641380http://crocodilesdavis.tumblr.com/post/27292641380Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:06:05 -0700ed thigpened pigpenpigpigsbaconhamjazzjazzimalsjazzimalanimalsmusicfan artartwater colorcartoons